as in hobby
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
photography is merely an avocation for me—I've never tried to make money off of it
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Recent Examples of avocation
And the Romans had other, less-objectionable avocations.
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Today, cooking has become a major generational avocation and source of pride.
—Alexandra Moe, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2023
Carter’s new avocation as an end-of-life doula is an outgrowth of the more than 15 years the Detroit native has spent doing hospice work in her free time.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2023
Some grandparents completely suppress their other identities in favor of their role as a grandparent, and while this can be great for the grandkids and their folks – this new avocation will swamp other relationships.
—Amy Dickinson, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Today, cooking has become a major generational avocation and source of pride.
—Alexandra Moe, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2023
Carter’s new avocation as an end-of-life doula is an outgrowth of the more than 15 years the Detroit native has spent doing hospice work in her free time.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2023
Some grandparents completely suppress their other identities in favor of their role as a grandparent, and while this can be great for the grandkids and their folks – this new avocation will swamp other relationships.
—Amy Dickinson, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avocation
Noun
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The pandemic further accelerated this trend, as consumers turned to cannabis cultivation as a therapeutic, self-sufficient hobby.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Replace your usual phone time with a non-techy substitute Rather than turning to another screen (a computer or TV, for instance) to fill the void, both experts recommend using those in-between moments to immerse yourself in a hobby that doesn’t rely on technology.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Despite the challenges, the young actor refused to give up or slow down in his pursuit of professional growth.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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In this deeply moving portrait of one man’s pursuit to engage with every day he’s given, Rob pushes through the pain while appreciating the gift of life, finding strength in community and gratitude.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Kansas City Star 816-234-4868 Vahe Gregorian has been a sports columnist for The Kansas City Star since 2013 after 25 years at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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As the mother of three kids and a lover of outdoor sports, the 43-year-old is always on the move, recently adding jiu-jitsu to her mix of physical activity.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Help beautify Quarry park Saratoga parks and recreation commissioners are inviting the community to help beautify Quarry Park and its trails on Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-noon.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
19 Jan. 2025
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There was a sense of normalcy among the kids gathered at the recreation center, despite the upheaval in their families’ lives.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Avocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avocation. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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